The frontman takes us inside the making of the band’s sixth album.
“It became a member of the band,” Flowers says.
They came and visited us in Park City and opened up a new path that we’d forgotten existed.
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Rado’s just a savant.
It was just what we needed."
Finding new paths to tread ended up contributing in a big way.
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“There’s a relief and there’s an optimism in it.
People are already reacting to that.
I love playing it and I love hearing it.
There are those moments, but mostly it’s in the themes.”
“When Ronnie’s playing, it’s kind of unmistakable.
It’s all about acceptance.”
Switching things up, however, is the inclusion of featured artists such ask.d.
lang, Weyes Blood, Lucius, and on “Caution,” legendary Fleetwood Mac guitarist Lindsey Buckingham.
“Lindsey was just instantly on board; he showed up two days after we asked.
For him to deliver in the way that he did…
It was just great to see the master at work.”
Unfortunately, the coronavirus pandemic means fans will have to wait to see the Killers perform material fromMirage.
Despite the delay, Flowers is eager to get out there and share the music with fans live.
“I don’t know which one’s better.
I love them both, and I feel like there’s two sides to me.
I mean, I give up if that one doesn’t go off.”
Killers fans, you (and your soul) have been warned.
